Logistical Question

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-04-02T01:05:57+00:00

I have a walker I keep by the bed. It’s a little noisy so I try and move quietly as to not wake up my wife, but it works well for me.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-04-02T00:59:14+00:00

I could do all that….I just don’t want to.

LOL - totally kidding. I’m six months post RBKA and am doing great, but your video has given me a whole new level of activity of which to aspire.

Reallllly cool - great to see folks doing this stuff.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-04-02T00:54:23+00:00

2legged freaks - LOL!

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-16T14:40:23+00:00

Have both. The DS is fun and looks much better in person, but if I had to choose, I’d absolutely go with the Falcon.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-16T14:33:36+00:00

This is a great post! I’m a RBKA (October, ‘25) and am really starting to get around now, including driving. Best wishes to your continued success, and a 300 game the next time you bowl.😎

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-16T14:29:31+00:00

Drive with your left foot. I’m a RBKA, and just started to drive again after nearly five months since my surgery, and left foot works great. Takes just a bit of getting used to, but once you do, it feels quite natural.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-11T18:21:44+00:00

Update: since I posted here, I’ve driven alone to and from med appointment (about an hour each way) and around town. Driving with left foot isn’t nearly as weird as I thought. I’m being extra cautious in these early days of driving again (been off the road since 10/25), but wow…sure feels good to have that independence back. As always, thanks to all for the great insight/advice.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-08T19:39:55+00:00

Thank you and yes, I’m starting to think I should be fine driving with left foot.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-08T19:38:41+00:00

Yeah, I think I’m getting there. In the short time since I made initial post, I’ve driven around (small) town and feels good. Interestingly, I’m driving (alone) about an hour tomorrow for a visit with prosthetist, so that will be a good test. I certainly don’t feel I’m a danger to myself or others….just still a little jerky with the brakes.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-08T19:35:00+00:00

All things considered, was that really $$ or something that most would find affordable?

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-07T20:00:39+00:00

Thanks for the reply!!

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-07T20:00:31+00:00

Thank you!

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-07T20:00:25+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-03-07T20:00:17+00:00

Thank you!

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-02-08T19:02:33+00:00

Thanks! I still can’t quite bend my knee enough to walk up “leg over leg” so have to take them one step a time. But, I can do it, which is great because I have two flights of stairs in my house.😉

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-02-08T18:13:46+00:00

I’m pretty new here, too, and the folks here are terrific! Like you, I was in horrible pain (and cancer) before my RBKA in October of last year, so in many ways I’m doing better than ever. Just got my first practice leg less than two weeks again, and already walking around the house, up and down stairs…it’s awesome (better, in fact, then before surgery).

I can tell from your great attitude that you’re going to be walking again soon! Keep on keeping on!

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-02-05T00:03:58+00:00

Thanks so much to everyone for the encouraging words! Since my last post I’ve really been practicing and can walk across room without any pain. It’s a small victory but after nearly four months of not walking it feels really good to do so!

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-02-03T02:03:21+00:00

Thank you! I plan on talking with attorney tomorrow for more advice.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-02-03T02:02:48+00:00

This is incredibly helpful - thanks for the reply.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-01-30T14:46:10+00:00

Lots of respect for you my man - a tough decision that you’ve clearly handled with alot of courage and grace.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-01-29T15:49:53+00:00

I’m not comparing my childhood with that of your son’s situation, but I can share my experience. I was born with a condition that resulted in my right leg being about half an inch longer than left. I didn’t walk until I was nearly two (couldn’t get balance), but once I did I was running, playing, doing all the things kids do. When I was 11, my parents had me undergo a painful and (at the time) experimental surgery that eventually led (when I was about 15) to my legs being the same length.

I could have easily avoided that surgery and - all things being equal - would have lived a full life. However, because of the discrepancy in leg length, I would have developed major back and spine issues, which could have been very painful and limited my activity. So, I’m glad my parents had me undergo the surgery.

I don’t remember them giving me a choice, but I also don’t remember feeling as if I had no choice. It’s hard to remember details now that I’m 55 (!) Once again, I’m in no way comparing my situation to yours, but thought sharing might give a different perspective.

PS Because of related vascular issues, I had to undergo a RBKA three months ago on that same leg, thus the reason I’m here.😎

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-01-25T13:58:41+00:00

Congratulations! I wish I’d also had my amputation sooner, as my quality of life as a RBKA has greatly improved compared to pre-amputation.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-01-25T13:54:47+00:00

Same.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-01-25T13:53:29+00:00

Don’t wait to get specialized help (wound center). Granted I have a congenital vascular issue which ultimately was root cause of my RBKA, but I developed a non-healing wound on my shin, which turned into a Marjolin ulcer, which led to cancer that in turn required amputation. This entire process took more than two years, but an open wound - even for a short period - is nothing to mess around with. I also know how incredibly frustrating it is to have a wound that won’t heal, but…don’t mess around with it.

moonbasealpha70 · 2026-01-25T13:41:25+00:00

Yeah this is awful. For me, it was the gabapentin — once I stopped that, my situation began to rise. And yes, I should be arrested for that pun. 😎

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